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Permit Practice

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Following too closely behind a vehicle is known as ...

a)
parking too close
b)
driving too fast
c)
changing lanes abruptly
d)
tailgating
2.

If a vehicle behind you is following you too closely (tailgating you), you should

a)
Make a sudden turn to confuse the tailgater.
b)

Move into the right lane and reduce your speed

c)
Brake suddenly to scare the tailgater away.
d)
Ignore the tailgater and maintain your speed.
3.

What should you do if you're driving on a two-way road with one lane going in each direction, and another driver is following you too closely (tailgating you)?

a)
Accelerate to lose the tailgater.
b)

Pull over and let the tailgater pass

c)
Brake suddenly to scare the driver behind you.
d)
Make a sudden turn to confuse the tailgater.
4.

When parked facing uphill on the right side of the road with a curb, you should steer

a)
straight ahead
b)

away from the curb

c)
toward the curb
d)
to the left side of the road
5.

Before pulling out from a right-side parallel parking space, you must

a)

check for approaching traffic and give a left-turn signal

b)
turn the steering wheel sharply right
c)
accelerate quickly out of the space
d)
signal left before moving
6.

If you are parallel parked on the right side of a street, you should before you pull out into traffic.

a)

look over your left shoulder and signal a left turn

b)
signal with your hand
c)
honk your horn
d)
accelerate quickly
7.

If traffic from another roadway is merging onto the roadway you are traveling on, you must

a)
Change lanes immediately without checking.
b)
Accelerate to merge faster.
c)
Stop and wait for a signal.
d)

adjust your speed and vehicle position to allow the traffic to merge

8.

At the end of a freeway on-ramp, there is usually .... that allows you to increase your speed.

a)
a traffic light
b)
a stop sign
c)
a speed bump
d)

an acceleration lane

9.

A typical passenger car can start hydroplaning at speeds as low as ...

a)
25 mph
b)
50 mph
c)
60 mph
d)
35 mph
10.

While getting onto a freeway, you reach the end of the acceleration lane. At this point, you should be traveling .

a)
at a complete stop
b)
significantly below the speed limit
c)

as close as possible to the speed of freeway traffic.

d)
in the opposite direction of traffic
11.

.... are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

a)
exit ramps
b)
traffic signals
c)
toll booths
d)
service lanes
12.

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance will be ... as long.

a)

three times

b)

four times

c)

twice

d)
the same length
13.

When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid ...

a)
skidding
b)
braking distance
c)
engine failure
d)
hydroplaning
14.

On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right because ...

a)
to maintain a constant speed
b)
to allow faster vehicles to pass on the left
c)

it is a slow-moving vehicle.

d)
to reduce fuel consumption
15.

If you are being passed, you should ... until the pass is complete.

a)

not increase your speed

b)
speed up
c)
change lanes abruptly
d)
maintain speed
16.

When you exit from a high-speed, two-lane roadway, if traffic is following you, you should ...

a)

not slow down too suddenly

b)
ignore the traffic and change lanes
c)
stop abruptly before the exit
d)
accelerate and merge into the next lane
17.

Construction zones usually have ...

a)

reduced speed limits

b)
traffic lights and signals
c)
road maintenance vehicles
d)
construction equipment and tools
18.

If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, you should

a)
Increase your speed cautiously.
b)
Stop completely at the work zone.
c)
Follow the speed limit signs from the previous area.
d)

obey the normal posted speed limits.

19.

On the highway, use the left lane for

a)
driving at high speed
b)
stopping for fuel
c)
making a phone call
d)
passing slower vehicles
20.

When passing a stopped emergency vehicle, you must

a)
Stop and wait for the vehicle to move before proceeding.
b)
Ignore the vehicle and maintain your speed.
c)
Speed up and pass closely to the vehicle.
d)

Slow down and move into a non-adjacent lane.

21.

Which lane must be used by slower-moving vehicles?

a)
Left lane
b)
Middle lane
c)
Shoulder lane
d)

The rightmost lane

22.

To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should

a)
Ignore the incline and maintain speed.
b)
Accelerate to gain more control.
c)
Use the brakes continuously.
d)

Use a lower gear.

23.

While driving, when you see a triangular red-and-white road sign, you must

a)
Ignore the sign and continue driving.
b)
Stop completely and wait indefinitely.
c)
Speed up to pass quickly.
d)

Reduce your speed and yield.

24.

It is foggy and you see a pentagon-shaped sign ahead. You know from its shape that it indicates

a)
School zone
b)
Stop sign
c)
Yield sign
d)
No parking sign
25.

A flashing red traffic light should be treated as

a)

A go sign

b)

A yield sign

c)

A warning sign

d)

A stop sign

26.

You are approaching an intersection controlled by a stop sign. Where must you stop?

a)

Behind the stop line

b)
Before the crosswalk
c)
At the traffic light
d)
In the middle of the intersection
27.

If you see a steady yellow signal when approaching an intersection, you must

a)
speed up and proceed through the intersection
b)

come to an immediate stop if it is safe to do so.

c)
make a U-turn immediately
d)
ignore the signal and continue driving
28.

... are mobile devices that are used to give drivers advance warning of work zones and other unusual conditions.

a)
Traffic cones
b)
Roadblocks
c)

Flashing arrow panels

d)
Speed bumps
29.

What is the hand signal for a left turn?

a)
Raise your left arm above your head.
b)
Extend both arms straight out to the sides.
c)
Extend your right arm straight out to the side.
d)

Hand and arm extended outward

30.

What is the correct hand signal to indicate that you are stopping?

a)
Raise your right arm vertically with palm facing forward.
b)
Extend both arms straight up with palms facing each other.
c)
Wave your left arm in a circular motion.
d)

Left arm out the window and pointing down.

31.

Warning signs are placed along the roadways to

a)
provide directions to nearby attractions
b)
mark areas for construction work
c)

indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead

d)
indicate speed limits for vehicles
32.

What is the correct hand signal for making a right turn?

a)
Wave both arms in a circular motion.
b)

Left hand and arm extended upward.

c)
Extend right arm straight out to the side.
d)
Extend left arm downward at a 90-degree angle.
33.

At an intersection, a red arrow signal indicates that turning vehicles

a)
can turn after stopping for pedestrians
b)
can turn if safe to do so
c)

must stop

d)
must yield and then turn
34.

Vertical rectangular signs with black letters on a white background are

a)
warning signs
b)
regulatory signs
c)
informational signs
d)
construction signs
35.

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should

a)
Stop completely and wait for the light to change.
b)
Speed up and drive through the intersection.
c)

Slow down and proceed through the intersection carefully.

d)
Ignore the signal and proceed without caution.
36.

If you approach a vehicle with a triangular reflective orange sign on its rear, you should

a)
Ignore the sign and proceed normally.
b)

Slow down and use caution.

c)
Speed up to pass the vehicle quickly.
d)
Stop and wait for the driver to leave.
37.

If you are moving through an intersection with a green light and a pedestrian starts to cross your path against a red light, you should first

a)
honk your horn to alert the pedestrian
b)

sound your horn to warn the pedestrian

c)
accelerate to pass the intersection
d)
ignore the pedestrian and continue driving
38.

What must you do at a steady yellow traffic signal?

a)
Ignore the signal and continue driving
b)
Make a U-turn immediately
c)

Stop if it is safe to do so; the signal will soon turn red.

d)
Speed up to pass through the intersection
39.

On a road with only two lanes of traffic, you may not pass another vehicle except

a)
when the road is clear
b)
when driving under the speed limit
c)
when the vehicle is stationary
d)

when there is a broken yellow line next to your lane

40.

If you spot an oncoming vehicle while you are waiting to turn left at an intersection, you must

a)
turn left immediately
b)
accelerate to merge with the oncoming vehicle
c)

yield the right-of-way to the oncoming vehicle

d)
signal right and wait for the vehicle to stop
41.

If a broken yellow line is on your side of the center solid line,

a)

you can only turn left.

b)

you must stop and wait.

c)

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles.

d)

you are not allowed to change lanes.

42.

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where

a)

you may pass if it is safe

b)
no vehicles are allowed to cross the line
c)
only right turns are allowed
d)
passing is prohibited in both directions
43.

You must NOT pass a vehicle on the left when

a)
when the vehicle is parked
b)

your lane has a solid yellow line

c)
on a two-lane road with no markings
d)
in a roundabout
44.

When adjusting your seat, you should allow at least ... between your chest and the steering wheel.

a)

5 inches

b)

15 inches

c)

10 inches

d)

3 inches

45.

To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, you should use ... and adjust it before you drive.

a)
the daytime setting on your rearview mirror
b)
the side mirrors only
c)
the windshield wipers setting
d)

a day/night mirror

46.

When you see the letters 'RR' painted on the pavement, you are approaching

a)
a pedestrian zone
b)
a bus stop
c)
a railway crossing
d)
a traffic signal
47.

... on your side of the road indicates a no-passing zone.

a)
A dashed yellow line
b)
A solid yellow line
c)
A solid white line
d)
A broken red line
48.

Which method is used to turn around on a narrow two-way street?

a)
U-turn
b)
Parallel parking
c)
Roundabout maneuver
d)
Three-point turn
49.

If the traffic signals at an intersection are not operating properly, treat the intersection as a(n)

a)
traffic circle
b)
red light camera
c)
yield sign
d)

all-way stop

50.

You should signal ... braking to make a turn.

a)
after
b)
before
c)
during
d)
only when
51.

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must

a)
Make a U-turn onto the one-way street.
b)

Begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line.

c)
Turn into the far right lane of the one-way street.
d)
Stop in the intersection before turning left.
52.

If a tire blows out, you should NOT

a)
turn on the hazard lights
b)
steer sharply to the left
c)

brake immediately

d)
accelerate quickly
53.

If you want to change several lanes on a multilane highway,

a)
Change lanes without signaling
b)
Speed up to merge quickly
c)
Ignore blind spots while changing lanes
d)

Change lanes without signaling or checking mirrors

54.

Before changing lanes, you should

a)
signal your intention without checking
b)
accelerate quickly before changing lanes
c)
change lanes without looking at all
d)

check your mirrors and look over your shoulder toward the rear

55.

At an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must ... before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way.

a)
honk your horn
b)
slow down
c)

come to a complete stop

d)
speed through
56.

If you accidentally miss your exit on an expressway, you should

a)
Turn back immediately and drive against traffic.
b)

Continue to the next exit and then turn around.

c)
Pull over and wait for assistance.
d)
Take the next left turn off the expressway.
57.

Proactively looking ahead, to the sides, and behind the vehicle to anticipate problems is part of

a)
aggressive driving
b)
passive driving
c)
reactive driving
d)

defensive driving

58.

If you have suddenly lost control of your vehicle, you should

a)
Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left.
b)

Ease your foot off the gas pedal.

c)
Accelerate to regain control quickly.
d)
Pull the handbrake immediately to stop the vehicle.
59.

To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must begin the turn

a)

from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

b)
from any lane available
c)
from the center lane
d)
from the rightmost lane
60.

All trucks and buses have

a)
wings and propellers
b)

front, rear, and side blind spots

c)
tracks and sails
d)
solar panels and batteries
61.

Lanes marked with a diamond symbol are

a)

high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes

b)
open to all traffic
c)
designated for emergency vehicles
d)
reserved for bicycles
62.

If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you should

a)

Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.

b)
Turn sharply to avoid obstacles.
c)
Pull over immediately and stop in the lane.
d)
Accelerate to maintain speed.
63.

A solid line on the outer edge of the road

a)
Bicycles must stop before crossing.
b)
Only pedestrians can cross.
c)

Tells you where the edge of the road is.

d)
Crossing allowed at all times.
64.

When you find both a solid and a broken yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you must NOT pass

a)
You must yield to oncoming traffic before passing.
b)
You may pass if the road is clear.
c)

If the solid yellow line is on your side.

d)
You can pass if there are no vehicles in sight.
65.

... are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

a)
Highways
b)
Parking lots
c)
Residential streets
d)
Intersections
66.

If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, when they engage, you should

a)
Pump the brake pedal rapidly.
b)

Keep your foot on the brake.

c)
Release the brake pedal completely.
d)
Steer sharply to avoid obstacles.
67.

On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as

a)
Passing zones.
b)
Bike lanes.
c)
Parking areas.
d)

Left-edge lines.

68.

Before passing another vehicle, you should

a)
Change lanes without checking
b)
Speed up to pass quickly
c)
Ignore traffic signals
d)

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic.

69.

If a car approaches you with its bright headlights on, you should ... to prevent being temporarily blinded.

a)

look toward the right edge of the road

b)
close your eyes tightly
c)
speed up to pass the car
d)
look directly at the headlights
70.

For better visibility during rain, fog, or snow, you must keep your vehicle's ... on.

a)
turn signals
b)
brake lights
c)

low-beam headlights

d)
hazard lights
71.

On a two-way roadway with a center lane, drivers from either direction can ... from the center lane.

a)

drivers from either direction may use the center lane for left turns

b)
make U-turns
c)
drive straight
d)
only turn left
72.

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow ... than usual.

a)
less distance than usual
b)
the same distance as usual
c)
no distance at all
d)

a greater following distance

73.

You should never drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane because

a)
it is illegal to drive next to motorcycles.
b)
motorcycles have better visibility than cars.
c)

motorcycles need a full lane width.

d)
motorcycles are always slower than cars.
74.

When there is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line of the road, you must

a)
drive faster to avoid traffic
b)
overtake only large vehicles
c)

not pass other vehicles on the left

d)
pass if the road is clear
75.

When you are traveling on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must

a)

not pass the stopped vehicle

b)
pass the vehicle without stopping
c)
honk to alert the pedestrian
d)
speed up to get ahead of the stopped vehicle
76.

When you see an elderly person crossing an intersection, you must

a)
Honk and speed past them.
b)
Ignore them and continue driving.
c)
Drive in the opposite direction.
d)

Stop your vehicle and yield the right-of-way.

77.

If your vehicle's wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, you should

a)
Turn sharply to the left.
b)
Accelerate to regain control.
c)
Ignore the drift and continue driving.
d)

Not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.

78.

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, you must yield to

a)

oncoming traffic

b)
bicycles and motorcycles
c)
vehicles turning right
d)
traffic signals and stop signs
79.

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

a)

two vehicle lengths

b)

three vehicle lengths

c)

half a vehicle length

d)

one vehicle length

80.

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that

a)
Passing is allowed only on the side with the solid line.
b)

passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.

c)
No passing is allowed on either side.
d)
Passing is allowed on both sides.
81.

To avoid collisions, you must

a)
Ignore traffic signals
b)

Try to keep a space cushion.

c)
Use your phone while driving
d)
Drive faster to clear the road
82.

If you find yourself feeling sleepy while driving, you should

a)

Pull over and take a nap.

b)
Keep driving at a steady speed.
c)
Turn up the radio and sing along.
d)
Drink a caffeinated beverage while driving.
83.

If an emergency vehicle is approaching with its siren and flashing lights on, you must

a)
Speed up to get out of the way.
b)
Ignore the siren and continue driving normally.
c)
Turn on your own siren and lights to signal the emergency vehicle.
d)

Pull over to the right edge of the road.

84.

When passing, you should pass on the left at a safe distance and do not ... until you are well ahead of the passed vehicle.

a)
cut in front
b)

return to the lane

c)
stay in the same lane
d)
accelerate quickly
85.

When a vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a than its front wheels.

a)

longer path

b)

same path

c)

wider path

d)

shorter path

86.

If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?

a)
Speed up to pass quickly.
b)
Honk your horn to alert the vehicle.
c)
Ignore the oncoming vehicle and pass the bicycle.
d)

Slow down and let the vehicle pass first to leave extra room for the bicycle.

87.

When several vehicles arrive one after the other at a four-way stop, which one has the right-of-way?

a)

The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

b)
The vehicle that honks first has the right-of-way.
c)
The largest vehicle has the right-of-way regardless of arrival time.
d)
The vehicle that arrives last has the right-of-way.
88.

When initiating a U-turn, you should begin it from

a)

the lane closest to the centerline of the roadway

b)
the center of the road
c)
any lane on the road
d)
the leftmost lane
89.

You should make a left turn from

a)
the rightmost lane
b)
any lane regardless of direction
c)
only at traffic lights
d)

the leftmost lane

90.

On a highway being controlled by lane use control signals, you see that a lane is controlled by a flashing yellow X. What does this mean?

a)

The lane may only be used for left turns.

b)
The lane is closed for use.
c)
The lane is reserved for emergency vehicles only.
d)
The lane is open for use without restrictions.
91.

Yellow pavement markings on the road indicate

a)

The left edge of a roadway.

b)
Pedestrian crossing zones.
c)
Bike lane designations.
d)
Speed limits on highways.
92.

At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left indicates that

a)
Drivers can proceed with caution through the intersection.
b)
Drivers must yield to oncoming traffic before turning left.
c)
Drivers should speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
d)

The left-turn signal is about to change to red.

93.

The distance your vehicle travels between the time you recognize a hazard and the time you apply the brakes is known as

a)

the reaction distance

b)
stopping distance
c)
braking distance
d)
reaction distance
94.

Passing is not allowed on either side of a two-lane road when

a)
there are no vehicles on the road
b)

there is a solid yellow line on each side

c)
the speed limit is below 30 mph
d)
the road is under construction
95.

You are approaching an uncontrolled intersection. A truck reaches it on your right at the same time. Who has the right-of-way?

a)
The truck must yield to you.
b)
The truck on your right has the right-of-way.
c)
Both vehicles must stop and yield.
d)
You have the right-of-way.
96.

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

a)

The vehicle traveling uphill

b)

The vehicle traveling downhill

c)

The larger vehicle

97.

Vehicles entering a highway from an entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to

a)

traffic already on the highway.

b)

vehicles on the entrance ramp.

c)

vehicles in the left lane.

98.

When several vehicles arrive one after the other at a four-way stop, which one has the right-of-way?

a)

The first vehicle to stop should be the first to go.

b)

The largest vehicle.

c)

The vehicle on the left.

99.

Which takes precedence: road signs, signals, a stopped school bus, or a police officer?

a)

Police officer's instructions

b)

Road signs

c)

Signals

d)

Stopped school bus

100.

What can get you sober after drinking so it's safe to drive?

a)

Patience and time

b)

Drinking coffee

c)

Taking a cold shower

d)

Exercising